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NTPC Graduate Tier 1 2025 Shift-2 📅 06 Jun, 2025

Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

139, 136, 131, 124, 115, ?, 91

A
106
B
109
C
104
D
101
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NTPC Graduate Tier 1
2025 • 06 Jun, 2025 • Shift-2
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.

139, 136, 131, 124, 115, ?, 91
Correct Answer
104
Difference Analysis: To find the hidden sequence, we calculate the mathematical difference between consecutive numbers: 139 - 136 = 3; 136 - 131 = 5; 131 - 124 ......
💡 Analysis & Explanation
Difference Analysis
To find the hidden sequence, we calculate the mathematical difference between consecutive numbers: 139 - 136 = 3; 136 - 131 = 5; 131 - 124 = 7; 124 - 115 = 9.
Pattern Identification
The values being subtracted (3, 5, 7, 9) form a clear, continuous sequence of consecutive odd numbers.
Next Term Calculation
Following this established logic, the next odd number to subtract is 11. Therefore, 115 - 11 = 104. To verify the final term, 104 - 13 exactly yields 91.
Conclusion
The missing number that completes the series is 104.